In the 1990s, the University of Minnesota partnered with the Raptor Center to pioneer osprey migration tracking using satellite-equipped backpacks. This effort sparked an educational revolution through the 'Highway to the Tropics' online course, enlightening students about nature and technology.
With over 100,000 annual participants, The Raptor Center educates about raptors. Starting small, it now inspires stewardship through its Gabbert Raptor Center, founded in 1988, and continues to kindle a lifelong love for these birds.
The Raptor Center (TRC) bid farewell to Maxime, a beloved bald eagle in their education program this May. Maxime and other non-releasable raptor ambassadors have left an enduring legacy, inspiring a million raptor enthusiasts.
In 1998, a fledgling eagle survived a fall from its nest on a pickle factory property thanks to the swift action of Gedney staff and The Raptor Center. Reunited with its parents, this eagle later became a vital contributor to its species' recovery.
So far, the total number of raptors admitted to the hospital is similar to that of recent years. Looking back, this number has been at a slow but steady increase for the most common species found in Minnesota.
As The Raptor Center (TRC) celebrates its 50th anniversary, we reflect on five decades of remarkable success in raptor rehabilitation, conservation, and global impact. Join us on this journey from humble beginnings to a promising future.
The Raptor Center is happy to announce the return of the Raptor Release! This free event is a way for our community to share in the successes of returning magnificent raptors back to the wild.
